Building upon the successful legacy of their strong and long-standing bilateral ties, and based on the outcomes of the first Meeting of the Joint Committee between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on  November 11, 2020, it has been decided to establish a  Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries, with the aim of  elevating their current bilateral relations to new and strategic heights, amplifying and deepening existing areas of cooperation, and exploring new avenues of collaboration in various fields.

On January 01,  2021, the median  age of the EU’s  population hit 44.1 years, 0.2 years more than in 2020. It increased by 2.5 years (on average by 0.25 years per annum) from 41.6 years in 2011. This means that half of the EU’s population was older than 44.1 years, while the other half was younger. 

On account of the ongoing uncertainty and travel disruption due to the pandemic worldwide, the organisers of the Limassol Boat Show 2022, Dacor Advertising & Media and Limassol Marina, announced that the re-launch of the largest boat show in the Eastern Mediterranean region, will be re-scheduled for October 14-16 of this year.

Visitors to Limassol Marina had a unique opportunity to experience one of the most romantic Valentine’s Day celebrations on February 14. A drive-in cinema evening under the stars, and dining on the sea against the backdrop of the gorgeous Marina, made this an unforgettable occasion for all the participants.

The contract for the provision of services for the development of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SVAK) for the wider urban area of ​​the free Province of Famagusta (consultancy services for the development of a sustainable urban mobility) was signed on February 10, at Ayia Napa City Hall (SUMP) for the greater urban area of ​​the Famagusta District.

Yiannis Karousos, minister of transport, communications & works, Cyprus, marked the completion of the upgrades at the Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka District during his visit to the fully renovated wings, and in the presence of the mayor of Larnaca, the presidents of Larnaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Larnaka Tourism Board, members of Parliament of the Larnaca and Ammochostos regions, as well as officers of the Department of Antiquities and members of the local media.

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) welcomes the re-appointment of its deputy director general, Alexandros Josephides, as ‘International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Goodwill Maritime Ambassador’ for Cyprus, for the period 2022-2023.

The EU tourism ecosystem has been hit hard by the pandemic in the past two years, but the sector is traditionally an important player on the labour market, offering opportunities to a diverse workforce. 

Social media is a great spur-on for many travellers, with online platforms allowing those lucky enough to go interrailing across Europe to visit these beautiful locations to share their picture-perfect shots and incite travel envy in many.

Larnaca Tourism Board has announced their cooperation with the owner company of the unique architectural and cultural heritage mansion of Larnaca, the Edem Traditional House.